ZIPBACK BACKPACK
ZIPBACK BACKPACK
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The ZipBack Backpack is a small backpack with a neat surprise—the zipper's on the back, adding an extra layer of security. Hand-sewn in the USA from sturdy nylon packcloth with YKK zippers, this 12-liter backpack weighing just 12 oz features two side water bottle pockets, carry-handle at top, and adjustable-length web backpack straps for years of secure carry.
Specifications
| Dimensions | Capacity | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 15"H x 10"W x 5"D | 12 liters | 12 oz |
Features:
- Material: Sturdy nylon packcloth with YKK zippers
- Security feature: Zipper is on the back (next to your body) for extra security
- No exterior access: Main zipper against wearer's body
- Two side water bottle pockets: Hydration accessible
- Carry-handle at top: Quick grab
- Adjustable-length web backpack straps: Comfortable carry
- Lightweight: Only 12 oz
- Machine washable: Easy to clean
- Water-resistant: Protects contents
- Made in USA: Handcrafted in Schenectady, NY
Perfect For:
- Travel security - Zipper on back prevents unauthorized access
- Daily carry - 12-liter capacity
- Commuting - Extra layer of security
- Urban use - No exterior access
- Lightweight needs - Just 12 oz
- Anyone who values security - Zipper next to your body
What Makes the ZIPBACK BACKPACK Special
Crafted in the USA
- Made in America - Handcrafted in the USA
- 50+ years of expertise - We've been perfecting backpack design since 1970
- Precision construction - Every seam, every stitch placed with care and attention
- Supporting American manufacturing - American jobs and craftsmanship
- Quality you can feel - From the YKK zippers to the back-panel zipper, craftsmanship shows in every detail
Security-Focused, Lightweight, Practical
- 12-liter capacity - 15" x 10" x 5" small backpack
- Only 12 oz - Lightweight carry
- Zipper on the back - Next to your body for extra security
- No exterior access - Prevents unauthorized entry
- Two side water bottle pockets - Stay hydrated
- Sturdy nylon packcloth with YKK zippers - Superior durability
The Tough Traveler Difference
Since 1970, we've been making bags the right way. The ZipBack Backpack represents our commitment to small backpacks with an extra layer of security. When you choose American-made, you're choosing backpacks built by people who take pride in their craft, backpacks designed with the zipper on the back for years of secure carry.
Hand-Crafted in the USA since 1970
As recommended in BUSINESS TRAVELER MAGAZINE, Aug 2024: "The Best American-Made Luggage Pieces"
The Tough Traveler Story
In 1970, Mark Goldstein—an avid outdoorsman and military veteran—couldn't find a backpack that matched the durability of his military-issued gear or the comfort he needed for long treks. So he designed his own.
Working from his Schenectady apartment, Mark hand-sewed backpacks with tough materials and innovative designs. When fellow outdoorsmen saw his work, they wanted their own. Tough Traveler was born.
More than 50 years later, we're still family-operated and still manufacturing every bag in that same Schenectady community. In 2019, we represented New York at the White House Made in America Product Showcase—proof that Mark's commitment to uncompromising quality and American craftsmanship still defines everything we make.
Every bag we sew today carries that original mission: build it tough enough to last decades, comfortable enough to carry every day.
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Professional-grade minimalist backpacks crafted in Schenectady, NY with heavy-duty 1000 denier Cordura fabric and YKK zippers. Built to withstand extreme conditions with reinforced stitching and premium materials that professionals trust.
Made in USA Excellence: Over 50 years of American manufacturing expertise ensures superior quality control, environmental standards, and craftsmanship that imported alternatives cannot match. Each piece represents lasting value and durability.
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